Generation X
TV Show · Documentary · History

National Geographic Channel recognizes the 65 million people born between 1961 and 1981, flipping the long-held stereotype of a generation of disenfranchised slackers. Narrated by Christian Slater, six hourlong episodes examine how the experiences of post-baby boom youth inspired some of the greatest achievements the world has ever seen, from the historic presidential election of 2008 to the legalization of gay marriage. Lending commentary and personal stories are a host of authors, journalists, politicians and celebrities, among them Kevin Smith, Courtney Love, Sarah Palin, Molly Ringwald, Gavin Newsom, Julian Assange, Rachel Dratch, and Tabitha Soren.

2016 · 43m
Starring Christian Slater

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Alternative Goes Mainstream
    Exploring how the generation between baby boomers and millennials became characterized as slackers.
    44m
  • EPISODE 2
    Truth Be Told
    The decades-long forces that led to the WikiLeaks release and the Gen X distrust of those in power are examined through original interviews and memorable footage.
    43m
  • EPISODE 3
    The Geek Shall Inherit the Earth
    Examining how advances in technology have profoundly shaped every aspect of Gen X-ers' lives and how Generation X has had to bridge the transition from the analog past and the digital future.
    43m
  • EPISODE 4
    The Power of Disruption
    Raised in an era of economic and social disruption, Gen X become the ultimate disrupters.
    43m
  • EPISODE 5
    Family, Reimagined
    Born and raised when divorce rates began to rise, gen X-ers have redefined the institution of family in an era of constant social upheaval.
    42m

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Cast & Crew

  • Christian Slater
    Narrator
  • B‌T
    Banks Tarver
    Producer
  • K‌D
    Ken Druckerman
    Producer
  • Robert Palumbo
    Producer

About

Generation X

Documentary

National Geographic Channel recognizes the 65 million people born between 1961 and 1981, flipping the long-held stereotype of a generation of disenfranchised slackers. Narrated by Christian Slater, six hourlong episodes examine how the experiences of post-baby boom youth inspired some of the greatest achievements the world has ever seen, from the historic presidential election of 2008 to the legalization of gay marriage. Lending commentary and personal stories are a host of authors, journalists, politicians and celebrities, among them Kevin Smith, Courtney Love, Sarah Palin, Molly Ringwald, Gavin Newsom, Julian Assange, Rachel Dratch, and Tabitha Soren.

Information

Studio
NatGeoNow
Released
2016
© 2016 NGC Network US, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Chinese, Simplified , Danish , Finnish , German , Japanese , Korean , Norwegian , Portuguese (Portugal) , Spanish (Spain) (Always On), Swedish

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